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SM12 EZV

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 75,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRORSION INCLUDING AXLE AND SUBFRAME

Fail 15 Jul 2024 71,213 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRORSION INCLUDING AXLE AND SUBFRAME

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,364 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,362 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 38,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SM12 EZV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 EZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM12 EZV registered?

SM12 EZV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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